From the 30th of April 1799 to the 30th of April 1800 ... Benjamin Bufford with Ruth Holmes of Do [i.e., Ditto, meaning "Wend'l"] ... by Joseph Kilburn Clark. [Also, p. 172: Wendell Dec'br 31st 1799. This may Certify that the Intention of Marriage between Benjamin Bufford & Ruth Holmes of Wendell hath been been [sic] entered with me fourteen days & published according to Law. per me Dan'l Porter town Clerk.]